You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Burns from Hayward, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Burns is requesting

Dollhouse and Dolls That Look like Us

Help me give my students a dramatic play dollhouse with dolls that represent our classroom community.

  • $718 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In our dynamic classroom environment, where every student is special, I am excited to propose a project that aims to enhance our learning experience through the introduction of a new dollhouse featuring Latinx and African American dolls.

The primary goal of incorporating this diverse dollhouse into our curriculum is to promote cultural representation and understanding among our students.

By including dolls that reflect the Latinx and African American communities, we strive to provide a learning space that celebrates the rich diversity within our classroom. This not only fosters a sense of identity and belonging for our students but also encourages a broader perspective on the world around them.

The dollhouse will serve as a valuable tool for language development, allowing our bilingual learners to engage in imaginative play that supports language acquisition in both their native and second languages. As the students interact with the dolls, they will naturally incorporate language skills, reinforcing vocabulary, sentence structure, and communication abilities in a fun and interactive way.

Moreover, the dollhouse can be utilized to address socio-emotional aspects of learning. Through role-playing scenarios with dolls from different backgrounds, our students can explore empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. This not only contributes to their social development but also cultivates a sense of respect and understanding for diverse perspectives.

The goal for this project is to secure the necessary resources to acquire the diverse dollhouse and dolls, fostering an environment where our bilingual and bicultural students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Your support will not only contribute to the enrichment of our classroom but also inspire a lifelong appreciation for diversity and inclusivity among our exceptional students.

Ms. Burns Cherryland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Burns

Hayward, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

19 students impacted 4donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Burns is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Classic Dollhouse • Lakeshore Learning Materials $279.00 1 $279.00
Lakeshore Classic Dollhouse Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - African American Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Hispanic Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$523.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$609.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.61

Total project goal

$717.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $717.39

2 Donors

-$433.69

Donations toward project cost

-$368.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.05

match offer

-$283.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Burns and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/dollhouse-and-dolls-that-look-like-us/8158137/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":19,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Burns","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-2059600019","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Hayward","teachersOnPage":[5856237],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8158137,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"5856237":{"owner":"Ms. Burns","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8158137],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856237_orig.jpg?crop=549,549,x146,y383&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705506565769","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21274649,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":5856237,"schoolCounty":"Alameda","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}